Namibian Police Station Commanders for B-Class Police Stations from 13 regions of the country, with the exception of the Oshana Region, have been urged to continuously learn and develop as they lead their subordinates to ensure effective and knowledgeable management.

The 39 station commanders are currently undergoing a programme that seeks to equip them with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively lead their respective stations and communities.

NORED customers in the Oshana Region owe the electricity utility N$3.6 million.

Of this, N$734,000 has been outstanding for more than a year.

The information was shared during the hearing of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources and Development at Oshakati on the motion to write off historic electricity and water debts in the Oshana, Oshikoto, and Otjozondjupa Regions.

The motion was tabled by the Landless People's Movement's (LPM) MP, Henny Seibeb.

The two-day Investment Conference began this morning in Ongwediva, bringing together local and international business professionals.

This much-awaited second conference, aimed at outlining the economic advancement of the Oshana Region, is held under the theme "Igniting Economic Growth".

The conference brought together senior government officials, including ministers and regional authorities, who acknowledged its importance in promoting cooperation between the public and private sectors.

The Namibian Organic Association (NOA) is currently conducting training workshops throughout the north-central regions to introduce rural communities to cost-effective, practical organic farming and reduce its harmful effects.

The objective of the workshops is to empower rural communities, create awareness about sustainable agricultural techniques, and foster alternative farming practises to produce healthy food and generate income.

The life of a girl child in rural areas comes with a long list of chores, which she is expected to manage on a daily basis.

But the beauty of it is that those who live with their grandparents have the opportunity to learn about cultural norms, values, and traditions that guide them through life.

Carrying out various household chores teaches children much-needed life skills and their responsibility towards themselves, their families, and the community.

The skills serve as lifelong aids throughout their adult lives and are passed on to the next generation.

Vice President Nangolo Mbumba visited the Ombonde-Omapale water booster and underground reservoir located in the Ompundja Constituency of the Oshana Region.

The government constructed the multi-million-dollar water infrastructure at a cost of N$23 million in 2019.

The 2,440-cubic-metre water reservoir has significantly improved water supply to various water points in three constituencies that previously experienced low water pressure.